Men's Slim-Fit Knit Blazer vs Women's Linen-Blend Schoolboy Blazer: which is safer?

J.Crew Women's Linen-Blend Schoolboy Blazer is our pick: better on PFAS and on the overall hazard picture.

Calvin Klein

Men's Slim-Fit Knit Blazer

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 53/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 3

Material

knit fabric, likely cotton/polyester blend

Confidence

72%

PossibleFormaldehyde-based finish resins

PossibleAzo dyes and heavy metal mordants

PossibleSynthetic dye allergens and irritation

Why this grade

Our pick

J.Crew

Women's Linen-Blend Schoolboy Blazer

PFAS grade

D 65/100

Overall grade

F 57/100

Verdict

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Hazard flags

⚑ 2

Material

linen-blend, likely cotton-linen mix, unfinished

Confidence

78%

PossibleAzo dyes and synthetic colorants

PossibleFormaldehyde from storage or finishing treatments

Why this grade

Both products run through the same public rubric: materials, coatings, brand disclosure, lab findings, and recalls, plus a beyond-PFAS hazard analysis. Grades are model-based estimates, not lab tests. How grades work →

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